By Victoria Williams, University of Surrey Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynaecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It’s known for its unpredictable and …
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Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk
By Genevieve LeBaron, Simon Fraser University and Judy Fudge, McMaster University Gender-based violence and harassment is a widespread issue in supply chains. Women workers in garment manufacturing, food production and …
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Twenty thousand dollars. That’s what federal human rights complainants can receive for pain and suffering when they prove discrimination — the same amount since 1998, back when gas cost 65 …
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools
By Ehsan Etezad, Saint Mary’s University and John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In …
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The new Carney government must tackle Canada’s outdated system of intergovernmental relations
By Jennifer Wallner, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Jörg Broschek, Wilfrid Laurier University Throughout the recent federal election campaign, political leaders outlined their vision for Canada’s future. Responding to a …
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HR can’t do it all — so why do we keep asking them to?
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen something strange happens in your workplace, who do you call? No, not Ghostbusters — though sometimes HR might feel they’re chasing phantoms and spectres through the office halls. There’s …
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Australia doesn’t have a federal Human Rights Act – but the election clears the way for overdue reform
By Amy Maguire, University of Newcastle The Albanese government has achieved an historic re-election, substantially building its majority in the House of Representatives. Much has already been written about the …
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When the digital door slams shut: The evolving standard of decent terminations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe text arrived like a digital thunderclap: “Oh shit. I just saw you’re deactivated on Slack… I hope they give you a fat package.” This was how Adam Boyle, a …
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This New Zealand law aims to give people with criminal convictions a ‘clean slate’. It’s not working
By Alexander Plum, Auckland University of Technology and Kabir Dasgupta, Auckland University of Technology If you own a business, would you be willing to hire a person who has been …
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Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law in Australia says
By Jennifer McKay, University of South Australia Could someone take you to court over an agreement you made – or at least appeared to make – by sending a “?”? …

